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Will The Dark Spots Reappear On The Face If The Usage Of The Cream Has Been Stopped?

hello....i am using cosmelite cream from the last 3 month...previously i had a lots of dark spots on my face...now it s very less...i just wanted to know what will happen when i will stop using this cream...my face will like this only or become more darker...
posted on Sun, 6 Oct 2013
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Hello,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
Cosmelite cream contains a steroid which should not be used for more than 6 weeks as this could lead to side effects. Generally, doctors will taper the medicine and alternately suggest a non steroid containing lightening agent.
You could stop the cream and instead use a cream containing kojic acid, arbutin, liquorice and niacinamide at bedtime. This will prevent the spots from coming back.
But more importantly, use a broad spectrum sunscreen every 4 hours to prevent the recurrence of spots.
But using cosmelite for long term is not advised.
Hope this helps you.
Take care.
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Will The Dark Spots Reappear On The Face If The Usage Of The Cream Has Been Stopped?

Hello, Welcome to healthcare magic. Cosmelite cream contains a steroid which should not be used for more than 6 weeks as this could lead to side effects. Generally, doctors will taper the medicine and alternately suggest a non steroid containing lightening agent. You could stop the cream and instead use a cream containing kojic acid, arbutin, liquorice and niacinamide at bedtime. This will prevent the spots from coming back. But more importantly, use a broad spectrum sunscreen every 4 hours to prevent the recurrence of spots. But using cosmelite for long term is not advised. Hope this helps you. Take care.